Deck 9: Immunization

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the recommended inoculation schedule for the hepatitis B vaccine?

A)First dose, followed 1 month later by a second dose and a third dose 6 months after the first
B)First dose, followed 2 months later by a second dose and a third dose 6 months after the first
C)First dose, followed 6 months later by a second dose and a third dose 8 months after the first
D)First dose, followed by one additional dose every year

Answer 1

First dose, followed 1 month later by a second dose and a third dose 6 months after the first

Question 2

There is no vaccine for which of the following diseases?

A)Hepatitis C
B)Measles
C)Mumps
D)Influenza

Answer 2

Hepatitis C

Question 3

How many shots are required for with the hepatitis B vaccine?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Answer 3

3

Question 4

After persons have received the hepatitis B vaccination series, they must be given a booster shot every 5 years to maintain their immunity.

Question 5

A vaccine is not available for:

A)rubella.
B)chickenpox.
C)some human herpesviruses.
D)hepatitis B.

Question 6

What is the general nature of the hepatitis B vaccine?

A)It contains a live virus.
B)It contains a whole inactivated virus.
C)It contains a recombinant vaccine.
D)It contains an immune globulin.

Question 7

The Tdap vaccine is designed to prevent diphtheria, pertussis, and:

A)tuberculosis.
B)typhoid.
C)tetanus.
D)typhus.

Question 8

The vaccine against _____ consists of an inactivated toxin.

A)hepatitis B
B)tetanus
C)measles
D)mumps

Question 9

Which of the following symptoms are prominent with influenza but rare or slight with the common cold?

A)Headache and body aches
B)Sore throat and sneezing
C)Stuffy nose and sore throat
D)Slow onset and low fever

Question 10

A vaccine is available in the United States against human immunodeficiency virus disease.

Question 11

According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, if a dental office staff person who is susceptible to hepatitis B refuses the offer to be vaccinated against hepatitis B, what must happen?

A)The staff person must not be hired or must be fired.
B)The staff person must see a physician.
C)The staff person must sign a vaccine declination form.
D)The staff person can work in the office but can only work with children under age 12.

Question 12

How often should one receive a "flu" shot?

A)Once every 20 years
B)Once every 10 years
C)Once every 5 years
D)Once every year

Question 13

A vaccine is not available in the United States for:

A)human immunodeficiency virus disease.
B)measles.
C)chickenpox.
D)tetanus.

Question 14

Why should health care workers get tested for hepatitis B antibodies after receiving the three shots of hepatitis B vaccine?

A)To see if they are also HIV positive
B)To see if they have become immune to hepatitis B
C)To see if they are allergic to the vaccine
D)To see if they need the hepatitis A vaccine

Question 15

Which of the following diseases is not on the CDC's list of vaccine preventable diseases?

A)Hepatitis B
B)Measles
C)Influenza
D)Tuberculosis

Question 16

What types of viral strains are in the influenza vaccine?

A)Three type Bs
B)Three type As
C)One type A and one type B
D)Two type As and one type B

Question 17

A vaccine is available in the United States against pneumococcal pneumonia.